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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.26, 281.75 and 154.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.26, 281.75 and 154.44 is: 213.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.26 : 281.75 = 154.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.26/281.75 = 154.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.26x = 281.75 × 154.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.26x = 43,512.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,512.70/204.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.03

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